I got hooked on the show in the first season. Watching Dave panic and break down was a thing of beauty. It was too bad that Colicchio obviously hated him though. Because when it came down to it I thought Dave took more chances than Harold and really could have been a contender in the top two. I think Harold’s like-ability is what really won out in the end – that and Tiffany trying to take the credit for someone else’s dish.
But, when season 2 came around I was afraid I would never watch the show again. It was no longer a show about cooking. It was like watching a documentary on bullying and how it starts small and builds until it blows up in some form of violence. I couldn’t even watch the finale. I just didn’t care anymore.
Well, now its time for season 3. I watched the first episode and even though it was really strange to see the spot where Versace was murdered, the episode was good. I think I am going to root for Tre even though he does have a really shitty tattoo. Seriously, did he draw that on with a sharpie? But, I like his attitude. He is there to cook but he also appreciates the food that others are making. I loved his response to Hung’s geoduck sauce. There is confidence but not arrogance in Tre. I hope I am proven correct in my assessment.
As for Hung, I can see that he is talented but I think he has seen one to many reality shows. Its like he is trying to force himself in to the “bad guy” mold so that people remember him. What he doesn’t realize is that people will remember him if he just shuts up and cooks.
Its really difficult to get a read on the other contestants. I felt bad for Clay but it was obvious that he was in over his head. Although I still think that Howie should have been disqualified for failing to actually complete the challenge, I don’t have a problem with Clay being sent home. I just think both of them should have, Howie by disqualification and Clay for his poor dish. But, then that would be more along the lines of an actual competition and not so much a reality show.
I can say right now though that Joey just needs to shut up. I can already tell how much I am going to hate him just from his assy behavior in the first episode. Micah was trying to help Clay who seemed extremely nervous, and Clay seemed appreciative of the help. But, Joey is bitching at the camera that she better not tell him what to do because he will tell her off? Why would he even care what she said to Clay?
Anyway, I plan to watch this show until I become disillusioned and bitter just like in season 2. Once that happens I will have to depend on Keckler’s Recaps on Television Without Pity to get me through. And since she is now including drink recipes in her recaps, I have a feeling that getting through the season just got a whole lot easier.
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